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  • Required Test Average Duration: 5.3
  • Desinnation Designation: 0639
  • Number Employed Number Employed: 402
  • Category Category: Communications
  • Age Average Age: 32
Network Chiefs install, operate, maintain, and supervise local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN) to enable command and control. The Network Chief is responsible for training, advanced routing/switching, cybersecurity, locating and correcting faults, quality of service (QOS), implementation/management of the cable plan, long haul transport, internet (IP) management, encryption management, network monitoring, end to end systems integration and troubleshooting. Additionally, Network Chiefs must be thoroughly familiar with security, programming and planning tools, maintenance procedures, budgeting, and administration processes. Network Chiefs also supervise the establishment of the technical control sites.
Category Requirements
Age17-28
Citizenship RequiredCitizen or Green Card
Minimum Duration4 years
High School DiplomaPreferred
GED AcceptedYes (limited)
Minimum ASVAB (AFQT)~31
Waivers AvailableModerate
Drug History WaiversPossible
Tattoo PolicyStrict
Face/Neck TattoosNo
Hand TattoosLimited
Height Requirement~58–78 in
Weight StandardsYes
Medical Exam (MEPS)Required
Vision StandardsModerate
Security Clearance JobsSome
Physical Fitness TestPFT/CFT
Basic Training Length~13 weeks
Basic Training DifficultyVery High
Deployment FrequencyHigh
Combat Job AvailabilityHigh
Technical JobsMedium
Overseas BasesMany
Signing BonusesModerate
Women in Combat RolesYes
Job Selection ProcessOften assigned
Promotion SpeedFast
Branch CultureWarrior Culture
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